Quebec – Notice not to consume various products prepared and sold by the company Rémy L’artisan des meats inc. – Clostridium botulinum

Quebec

he Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the company Rémy L’artisan des meats inc., located at 13020, boulevard Henri-Bourassa, in Quebec, advises the population not to consume the products indicated in the table below, because they have not been prepared and packaged to ensure their safety. In fact, these products could promote the proliferation of the bacteria  Clostridium botulinum . 

The products which are the subject of this warning were offered for sale until November 29, 2023, at the establishment designated above and on the company’s website. The products were packaged in glass jars with a metal lid and sold at room temperature.

The operator is recalling the products in question. He agreed with MAPAQ to broadcast this warning as a precautionary measure. Additionally, people who have one of these products in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they purchased it or throw it away.

Even if the affected products do not show signs of spoilage or suspicious odor, they could be contaminated with the bacteria Clostridium botulinum . Foods contaminated with the toxin of this bacteria can cause, when ingested, the following symptoms: facial paralysis, unresponsive or fixed pupils, difficulty swallowing, drooping eyelids, vision and speech problems. In severe cases, the disease can cause death.

It should be noted that no cases of illness associated with the consumption of these foods have been reported to MAPAQ to date.

Additional information

The Ministry publishes various information documents concerning food safety. Interested people can consult the Food  section  of the Quebec government website. They also have the option of registering online to receive, by email, food  recall  releases published by the Ministry. Finally, it is possible to follow “MAPAQaliment” on Twitter at the following address: www.twitter.com/MAPAQaliment  .